RCS TM. Flotation machines. Maximum flotation recovery

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1 RCS TM Flotation machines Maximum flotation recovery

2 The flotation concept 2 Flotation machines RCS

3 The RCS flotation machine is the latest design to use the circular tank concept and combines the benefits of circular cells with the unique features of the mechanism to create the ideal conditions to maximise flotation performance for all roughing, cleaning and scavenging duties. Metso offers the full range of cell volumes required for modern ore processing plants with cell sizes from 0,8 to 200 m 3. DV Flotation mechanism The patent-protected DV (Deep Vane) mechanism impeller consists of a unique arrangement of vertical vanes with shaped lower edges and air dispersion shelf. The mechanism design produces powerful radial slurry pumping to the cell wall and gives strong return flows to the underside of the impeller to minimize sanding. Additionally it is the only mechanism to give maximum slurry recirculation to the upper part of the impeller. Vertical diffuser vanes promote these radial flow patterns and completely eliminate slurry rotation in the tank. Enhances flotation performance: Maximum particle-bubble contacts within the mechanism and the flotation tank. Effective solids suspension during operation and resuspension after shutdown. Effective air dispersion and distribution through out the complete cell volume. Reduces operating costs: Mechanism designed to minimize local high velocity zones within the impeller and diffuser to extend wear life. Impellers and diffusers are supplied in high abrasion-resistant elastomers or molded polyurethane. Impeller profile is designed to minimize absorbed power. Flotation machines RCS 3

4 RCS Flotation machine The RCS (Reactor Cell System) flotation machine has been developed to combine the benefits of the circular cell concept with the unique features of the DV mechanism to create the ideal conditions to maximize flotation performance for roughing, scavenging, and cleaning duties. Maximum flotation recovery and performance have been achieved by careful attention to tank design. A very active lower zone for good solids suspension and transport, designed to maximize and create multiple particlebubble contacts for recovery of the full range of particle sizes present. An upper zone with reduced turbulence to prevent particle-bubble separation of the coarser sizes. A quiescent cell surface to minimize particle re-entrainment. Tank design features Circular tank concept with low level slurry entry and exit to minimize slurry short circuiting. Modular tank design to simplify construction, shipment and site installation. Cell superstructure designed to rigidly support the flotation mechanism and drive and to act as a support for both the drive maintenance platform and a walkway which extends across all cells in the flotation bank. Where environmental regulations apply, the complete cell top can be enclosed to minimize the release of ultrafine particles into the concentrator atmosphere. Wear protection is only required in the central area of the tank base, no protection is necessary at the tank wall. Feed and discharge boxes Conventional feed, intermediate and discharge boxes are standard. Down flow control dart valves are located at the cell floor level. Froth handling Each RCS tank is provided with double internal cross-flow launders for effective froth removal and minimal froth transport distance: Both launders discharge to one side of the cell to simplify froth handling. Froth crowder plates can be easily provided to reduce froth residence times for enhanced coarse particle and scavenger recovery. Level control Pulp level control is by conventional pneumatically operated dart valves with float type or customer specified level sensor. Ease of maintenance: The DV mechanism is fully suspended from the cell superstructure and can be removed as a complete unit for routine maintenance. Wear parts can also be replaced within the flotation machine without removal of the mechanism. Air control: Flotation air is provided by a separate air blower. Aeration rate is manually or automatically controlled at each mechanism. Proven drive systems: V-belt drive is standard up to 70 m³ cell volume and available up to 130 m 3 Gearbox drive with extended output shaft bearings and drywell construction is standard for cell volumes over 70 m³. Smaller gearboxes are also available. 4 Flotation machines RCS

5 The standard launder solution is with transvers launders, but peripheral internal or external are also available as well as combinations of transvers and peripheral. Flotation machines RCS 5

6 H I H G J G F D V-belt drive C E C C A C D G F Gear box drive B B o A Cell dimensions V-belt drive o A A* B C D E F G H I J RCS 0, RCS RCS RCS RCS RCS RCS RCS RCS RCS RCS RCS RCS RCS Cell dimensions gear-box drive A* B C D E F G H I J RCS RCS RCS RCS All dimensions in mm A= Tank Diameter 6 Flotation machines RCS

7 V-belt drive Gear box drive Specifications (1) Effective volume (2) Per cell, slurry 1.35 S.G. Cell volume (1) Connected motor (2) Air requirements (2) m 3 ft 3 kw hp m 3 /min kpag Acfm psig RCS 0,8 0,8 28 5,5 7, ,6 RCS ,5 RCS ,8 RCS ,2 RCS ,6 RCS ,9 RCS ,5 RCS ,9 RCS ,5 RCS ,9 RCS ,8 RCS ,4 RCS ,0 RCS ,6 Flotation machines RCS 7

8 The Metso Way Making the big difference to our customers Everything we do is based on deep industry knowledge and expertise that makes the big difference to our customers. Decades of close customer collaboration and adapting to our customers ever changing needs have transformed us into a knowledge company. minerals.info@metso.com Subject to alteration without prior notice Brochure No ESBL/Sala-English 2017 Metso